Best films out in October

The best films out in October include a chilling Michael Fassbender Nordic thriller and a warming coming-of-age Luca Guadagnino drama

Blade Runner 2049

Yes, it's yet another sequel, but Blade Runner 2049 stands its ground against Ridley Scott's exalted original. Denis Villeneuve is in the director's chair for this one, but Harrison Ford reprises his role as Rick Deckard. Strong performances from Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright and Jared Leto and breathtaking cinematography make this a stunning new entry in the sci-fi canon.

The LEGO Ninjago Movie

The LEGO Ninjago Movie follows a band of teenage ninjas doing their best to protect the far Eastern capital of Ninjago. An evil warlord is hellbent on taking the city but there's a problem: one of the ninjas is his son. Though the trail of two-star reviews would argue otherwise, this will still be a cinema highlight for under 10s across the country.

The Snowman

The Snowman features Michael Fassbender as a hard-boiled detective trying to track down a serial killer who may have become active again. This chilling Nordic thriller is adapted from the novel by Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbø (and not Raymond Briggs' children's picture book).

The Death of Stalin

Russian politics get a thorough roasting in The Death of Stalin, the latest satire from Armando Iannucci, creator of The Thick of It and spin-off In The Loop. Filled to the brim with comic talent, this film will have you laughing all the way to the Kremlin and back.

Thor: Ragnarok movie

Marvel continue to bulk up their superhero universe with Thor: Ragnarok, the third instalment of the Thor franchise. This time, the Norse god has to contend with hefty villains, the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Hela (Cate Blanchett), to prevent the destruction of the realm of the gods. Be warned: it will be loud.

Call Me By Your Name

Released on the same day as Thor but an all-together quieter film, Call Me By Your Name is a tender look at the heady highs and lows of first love, from the hand of Luca Guadagnino, director of the sumptuous A Bigger Splash. Set in Italy, the story centres on 17-year-old Elio who strikes up a relationship with a 24-year-old academic while on holiday with his parents.